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Fresh Red White and Blue Layered Trifle Recipe Easy Patriotic Vanilla Cream Dessert

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A simple and visually stunning layered trifle featuring fresh berries, moist cake soaked in vanilla milk, and a luscious homemade vanilla cream. Perfect for patriotic celebrations or any summer gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound store-bought pound cake or angel food cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Soak: In a small bowl, mix the whole milk and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  2. Cut the Cake: Cube the pound cake or angel food cake into roughly 1-inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl and drizzle the vanilla milk mixture evenly over the cubes. Toss gently to coat, then let sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Wash and Prepare the Berries: Rinse strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries gently under cold water. Hull and slice strawberries. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Make the Vanilla Cream: In a chilled large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste until smooth. Slowly add heavy whipping cream and whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  5. Layer the Trifle: Start with a layer of soaked cake cubes at the bottom of the trifle bowl (about 1/3 of the cake). Add a layer of vanilla cream, then a layer of mixed berries. Repeat layers two more times, finishing with vanilla cream on top.
  6. Chill and Set: Cover the trifle bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  7. Optional Garnish: Just before serving, scatter extra berries and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent graininess. Use fresh berries for best flavor and texture. Cake soak should be gentle to avoid sogginess. Can be assembled a day ahead and refrigerated. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free cake. For gluten-free, use gluten-free cake.

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Keywords: layered trifle, patriotic dessert, vanilla cream, fresh berries, pound cake, easy dessert, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert

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